At 15.1 kg it is one of the lightest bikes on the market, in fact possibly THE lightest after a recent weigh-in that we conducted. But those geo’ numbers – with long setting on chainstay and headset it leads to a 1282mm wheelbase, with the largest reach dimension heading to 461mm, shorter than the aluminium XL Rage but still one of the largest dh bikes on the market. And even though the reach is smaller than an XL sender from Canyon, the wheelbase is longer along with a proportionately longer chainsaty combination. We like this a lot as it delivers a super balanced ride.

In fact there’s lots we like about the Rage, no more so than its ride character. Its very quick across the ground, efficient at pumping terrain and very, very stable through broken ground. The bike is quiet and has a good feel to its bones. The suspension is supportive, there is little noise form the transmission and even though the Rage is slightly flexier than many other carbon bikes in certain directions, the feeling is good. Very good.